Full Agenda 2025

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  At a time when oral health has become a hot political issue, to update on how it will feature in the coming general election and consider where the policy of this and future governments with take dentistry.  

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Working with extracted or 3D printed teeth you will be able to watch skilled demonstrations, ask questions and practice your own skills in a hands-on, practical session. With ‘over the shoulder’ observations and assistance you will develop your endodontic skills, specifically in creating smoother and more sophisticated root canal shapes.  

CPD Outcomes: B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Understanding Decontamination Leadership & how the Key roles work together to create SAFE 

 

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Understanding the requirements of ownership of a corporate dental practice and its structure to optimise tax exposure, both short and long term.

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: An update on whitening systems and protocols to help our patients achieve the best results possible

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Discover a new technique to simplify the delivery of composite veneers.  

CPD Outcome: A

Overview/Learning Outcomes: This session will explore the use of the Align' Oral Health Suite as an innovative, personalised way to educate patients on their oral health journey. Cat will lift the lid on how clinicians can maximise patient engagement and leave a lasting impression on their patients following an oral health assessment. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: This session explains what is meant by 'MECC' (Make Every Contact Count) and how this can be incorporated into oral healthcare appointments. It guides the learner in initiating these conversations, and links general health, oral health, and then back to general health again, to maximise the time spent with patients.

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Educate and enlighten delegates on the signs, symptoms and risk factors of mouth cancer and referral pathway management.

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Practice performance is a heavy lift? Think again. The iTero Lumina™ scanner pushes the boundaries of what intraoral scanners can do thanks to iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ technology. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This talk will review the essential factors and techniques needed for successfully managing complex horizontal and vertical bony defects. It will review concepts, techniques and materials which can be applied to ensure positive functional and aesthetic outcomes for patients. 

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  To provide an introduction and hands on experience of Minimal Invasive Implant Dentistry procedures to facilitate dental implant placement 

 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: 

Protecting patients is paramount to everything we do, but how can we do that if we are not looking after ourselves? What support is available to the dental team?

Learn top tips for keeping your records clear and concise and learn how this will protect both professionals and patients. Additionally, join us alongside representatives from the GDC and CQC to discuss how to identify risks and unintended consequences of our practice.

This session includes the Monica Matanda memorial presentation.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  An overview on the new periodontal classification and S3 guidelines and how to avoid medico legal issues. 

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  To establish the procedure and principles of zygomatic implant placement. To foster an understanding of the clinical processes involved in the surgical placement and prosthetic rehabilitation of patients.  

CPD: B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Understand what primary care research looks like, the effect it can have on your clinical practice and how to engage with your new ICB colleagues. Hear from internationally respected leaders in this field who will outline the value, purpose, and opportunities to be gained from engaging with and delivering primary care research studies.

CPD Outcomes: A, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  To provide an overview of why complaints continue to increase and what practitioners can do to to avoid them.  

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Dr Paul Abrahams, Practice Principal and Clinical Education Lead, covers the rise and importance of the digital consult, which leads into key ways for improving patient communication and education for your personal and professional success both now and into the future. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: To gain predictable results in augmentation, it is important to maintain space to encourage clot stabilization, osteogenesis and preventing graft material to collapse. Advancement of soft tissue plays an important role. In practice it is common to see patients with mild to severe bone defects, single to multiple edentulous space.

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Do we really know what pain is? Discover the benefits of pain control and its impact on both patients and clinicians. Learn how pain-free dentistry can maximise profitability. Find out why intraosseous anaesthesia is a major pillar of full pain control in dentistry and which techniques and tools are available.  
 

CDP Outcomes: A

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Patient experience is key to surviving as a dental practice in the next five years and we’ve put together the first steps you can take towards becoming a patient-centric practice. Enhance your understanding of patient care and consider how your practice can begin building a better patient experience.  

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  In every patient examination, digital solutions play a crucial role in devising necessary treatment plans. This lecture will explore a number of clinical cases where AI Insights was used to enhance diagnostic support and as an effective tool for patient communication, seamlessly integrated into a routine digital workflow. 

CPD Outcome: C

This practical hand-on session will investigate the role of minimally invasive dentistry and biomimetic dentistry in treating dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralisation.

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: This lecture aims to discuss current concepts in minimally invasive dentistry with a focus on improving aesthetics for patients. Current concepts in bonding and isolation will be discussed, along with direct composite restorations. A discussion will also be placed on orthodontic-restorative principles in increasing longevity of anterior direct composite restorations and restoration design to optimise patient outcomes and appearance. Finally we will discuss the role of resin infiltration therapy to help in the management of white spot lesions.

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: To investigate the role of minimally invasive dentistry and biomimetic dentistry in treating dental caries and molar incisor hypomineralisation.

CPD Outcomes: C, D 

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Sectional matrices and composite placement with Cat Edney - a hands on session using posterior sectional matrices, modified wedging, interproximal wall composite placement and instrument selection.  

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Provide an understanding of different strategies for bone graft procedures, focusing on the preservation and augmentation techniques highlighting the underlying biological and biomechanical considerations. Clinical applications of bone preservation strategies, providing guidance on the decision-making for selecting the most suitable bone-graft strategy based on patient's needs, anatomical considerations, treatment goals.  

CPD Outcomes: B

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Rahul Doshi, Clinical Director at PortmanDentex, presents an insightful session on leadership in dentistry. Explore strategies for leading dental teams, enhancing practice dynamics, and engaging patients effectively. With the evolving landscape of dentistry, discover how to lead proactively and elevate your leadership skills for a successful and forward-thinking dental practice. 

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Delegates will be presented with an update of the aetiology, diagnosis and management of tooth wear in general dental practice.

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This lecture will look at the classical pulp capping methodology discussing the clinical challenges and will overview the materials used for vital pulp therapy.  

CPD Outcomes: B

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Attendees will understand the methodologies and techniques involved in getting the best deal with the best terms, when approaching lenders for financing or refinance. A broad range of topics will be covered, including key non-financial considerations. 

CPD Outcomes: B, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Gain an overview of working environments in different primary care structures for all members of the dental team, young and more experienced. This session will also cover what life is like working in different fields of dentistry and the steps required to achieve these goals - come find out what might interest you!

CPD Outcome: A

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Focus on becoming a leader in the dental industry by implementing cutting-edge technology and focusing on patient centric care and communication. Explore many of the challenges faced by dentists when communicating with patients and benefit from future-focused solutions based on Loven's experience as a practice owner and dental technology leader.  

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session will discuss highlights from the recent Economist White Paper on Oral Health and start a discussion about what more could be done to prevent oral disease 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  To provide a factual overview of the current position on the proposed phase out/phase down of amalgam, explore clinical guidance and existing alternative options available to practitioners.

CPD Outcomes: A, B

Overview/Learning Outcomes: This is an invitation only session where Interim Chief Dental Officer England, Jason Wong, will host representatives from a variety of dental organisations. It will provide a unique opportunity to discuss issues facing the profession and open channels for collaboration. Jason is keen to grasp the issues challenging the dental team, with a view to understanding how we can best inform the work of the Office of the Chief Dental Officer.

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Self care is central to maintaining oral health. This talk will explore how we can best encourage healthcare professionals to deliver optimal preventive support and motivate patients to value that support and make space in their lives to look after their oral health.

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: An up to the minute run down on the latest guidance and changes to the UK tax system and what it means practically to both your business and you, personally. Our aim is to forewarn and therefore forearm.

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  A review of the NHS dental contract in England and Wales looking at the ethical issue around fairness, incentives, unintended consequences and justice. It looks at patient choice and the delivery of a mixed model of practice and the Government role in this transaction setting targets. 

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Understand the principles of Immediate Implant Placement and how to utilise them to maximise predictable cosmetic outcomes for your patients.

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Surgical crown lengthening can be easily implemented in daily practice to enable restoration of the single tooth, to transformation of the extreme “gummy” smile. This lecture will discuss a simplified surgical protocol which will enable you to create predictable aesthetic outcomes while maintaining a healthy periodontium for long-term success. 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

The advantages of Intramucosal implants. The consent Journey. Montgomery. Case planning

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Simple and complex full arch cases

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  The audience will have a greater understanding of oral health and its provision in different environments and see oral health wellness in a different light. 

CPD Outcomes C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: The incidence of mouth cancer continues to increase with patients presenting more frequently with a tumour at a late stage that has spread to the lymph nodes in the neck. Advanced stages are associated with poor outcome. The lecture will highlight the importance of aspects of cancer prevention and detection.

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  A short ‘know-how’ lecture providing an insight into three blockbuster materials for impressioning (conventional & digital), and cementation of indirect restorations. Discover a fast, powerful astringent retraction paste and see how a standalone universal resin cement and dental adhesive system offer ultra-high adhesion, that redefines how we can restore teeth.  

CPD Outcomes: A, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Doug will discuss the benefits of digital technology in dentistry for patient education and the increased case acceptance that this can lead to, but also how this technology can improve your practice's carbon footprint.

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: A collaboration between Avant Garde Dentistry and SprintRay technology truly changing the game - this is the Same Day Smile Sprint. Full mouth veneers delivered start to finish in one day.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  The session will cover the utilisation of dental therapists in NHS practice. Exploring the current barriers and enablers  

 

CPD Outcomes: A, B

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Josh Wren, Dentally Head Of Sales brings a wealth of expertise, demonstrating the simplicity behind achieving optimal results with your dental practice. Join us today.  Customer success can be overwhelming, so this session is designed to help you decide what is important to your practice and then breakdown it down into a simple and practical plan that you and team can execute on, starting Monday!

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: When selling your practice in a market that often prefers private practices over NHS practices. It is also usual for the buyer to want vendors to stay on and provide guarantees on future practice performance. Julie looks at these decisions and what really impacts a valuation and deal terms. 

CPD Outcome: C 

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  All about air-polishing. An in-depth look at the history, indication and use of air polishing devices. Cat will talk through the different types of air polishing powders available on the market, when to choose what powder to use and how to use your air polishing device.  
 

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session will overview the society guidelines for management of deep caries and vital pulp therapy and discuss the evidence for the use of hydraulic cements to manage the dental pulp.  

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Explore how guided surgery and prosthetic driven implant planning can increase your accuracy for successful implant placement. An increase of uncredited advice found online can results in an increase of mistakes. Learn how to avoid these mistakes and increase the chances of predictable implant planning following simple but understated guidelines. 

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Implant dentistry has come a leaps and bounds and long are the days gone where placements were bone driven. This talk will hone in on the importance of prosthetically driven placements. 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Digital dentistry has the potential to change the way we practice dentistry. However, too much change can be overwhelming. In this presentation the benefits of using digital workflows in everyday restorative dentistry will be discussed to show how this improves predictability, efficiency and communication.

CPD Outcome: A

Overview/Learning Outcomes: This presentation is designed to provide participants with the skills necessary to communicate effectively with dental patients. The content will focus on the qualities required for relationship building, tailoring communication to individual needs and the role of empathy and compassion in patient-centered communication.

CPD: B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session covers the history and basics of Dental implants, educational pathways for dental nurses, and opportunities for career growth. Learn about patient-centered care, teamwork, legal considerations, and real-life case studies.

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Patient demand for tooth-coloured restorations in their posterior teeth has been rising steadily for the past 25 years, partly because of increased patient awareness of dental aesthetics, but also because of anxieties regarding mercury-containing restorations in their teeth. This has been given increased impetus following the Minamata Agreement in 2013 and the phasing out of amalgam production in the EU from 2025.  This presentation will discuss the reported problems with “posterior composites”, including how to avoid the problems of post-op sensitivity and defective contact points, and the factors which may influence the success of “posterior composite” restorations.

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  The ideal smile is one where there is harmony between the ‘white’ and ‘pink’ aesthetics. There has been great advancement in periodontology to enhance aesthetics when managing excessive gingival exposure in a ‘gummy’ smile or excessive tooth exposure in gingival recession cases. This talk will outline the management of both. 

CPD Outcomes: A, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  The session will cover the importance of the clinician-technician relationship as well as techniques from both sides to achieve aesthetic complete dentures  

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Digital technology is improving our workflows every day, however as clinicians we are only using a tiny amount of the actual functionality.

In this fully hands on session delegates will be guided through the whole digital crown workflow from pre-prep assessments, scan tips to improve your preps, AI technology crown designs, and in-office printing. This is the absolute cutting edge of digital dentistry and one that is now accessible to all practice environments.

Come along and see for yourself how easy it is to integrate, and how you can maximise your clinic efficiency in digital dentistry.

All delegates who attend the event will receive a voucher entitling them to £150 discount on any equipment purchase over £5000 ordered before Fri 26 April!  T&Cs apply – speak to your representative for more information.

Book today, as spaces are strictly limited to 12 delegates, so register quickly to avoid disappointment!

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: High needs patients – managing their disease and personalising their care plans. Iain Chapple and Avi Banerjee share with you the wealth of their experience and knowledge of what best practice looks like when treating this patient group. Healthwatch lift the lid on understanding the patient experience. Don’t miss this session to hear your patients’ voice.

CPD Outcome: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: An introductory session to allow delegates to understand how a 3D printer can be integrated into general dental practice, the improvement in the patient journey and the cost implications of 3D printing.

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes: An overview of the current economic climate and what we can learn from historical trends. Understanding your practice finances.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This presentation will provide clarity in Temporomandibular disorder diagnosis and treatment, optimising Local anaesthesia with highlighting the impact of sleep disorders. The dental team is now expected to manage patients with TMDs in primary care, patients are increasingly demanding and less responsive to LA and sleep disorders are often undiagnosed. 

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: As a result of this presentation, the delegates will have a greater understanding of obesity and its associations with oral health, including the relevance of this in clinical practice.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  A vital session for your whole practice to attend. How you and your patients can benefit from using your team’s full scope of practice. Case studies and discussions exploring dental nurse retention and skill mix in general practice, led by prominent representatives of the wider dental team.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  The audience will have a greater understanding of the MHWD framework and the chartership and be able to introduce it into their own working environment no matter which registrant group or administrative role they have. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:   With the possibility of an amalgam ban restoring with composite will become an increasing possibility for most dentists. However, placing a composite predictably can be difficult. The aim of this lecture will be to highlight pitfalls during preparation and placement that can turn a simple restoration into a nightmare. 

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session will look at the stages of digital complete denture manufacture including implant retained dentures. this will include the clinical stages and how this is communicated to the laboratory. 

CPD Outcomes:  C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Listeners should gain a better understanding of not just current practices within full arch dentistry, but also novel techniques used to improve the accuracy and efficiency of the surgical and restorative processes. 

CPD Outcomes: B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Prof Khanna will be discussing non surgical concepts and techniques in facial aesthetics to help dentists, broaden their horizons to implement such procedures in their practices. The use of BTX, dermal fillers, thread lifting, biostimulators and energy based devices will all be considered from comprehensive training to successful implementation. 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, D 

Overview/Learning Outcomes: We'll look at principles from the work Justin & the Focus4growth team with market leading clients, to re-energise practice teams, transform communication and inspire lifelong loyalty from your patients.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: We'll look at principles from the work Justin & the Focus4growth team with market leading clients, to transform communication, increase case acceptance and inspire loyalty from your patients.

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Are you looking for veneer options that deliver outstanding results, are stress free to place, maximise your return, are easy to repair and fully consent proof? Well you are not alone. Using the latest technology, we can now show the patient exactly what they will get, then once approved place up to 6 veneers in one go in less than 10 minutes. All veneers are either no or minimal prep reducing tooth damage, and can be as thin as 0.3mm. Using this same technology it is easy to repair damaged, worn or fractured veneers to help get you out of jail and keep your patients happy and motivated to refer. So lets maximise patient outcome and your income, while minimising your stress. What's not to like?

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Learn how to plan your ortho restorative cases quickly and easily based around facially driven smile design principles and optimum use of patient co-diagnosis for true informed consent and your highest ever case acceptance rates.

CPD Outcomes: A, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session will enable participants to explore the different types of abnormal tooth development and relate this to the correct timing of orthodontic referrals. 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  In his lecture, Avijit will outline the contemporary management of dental caries in primary care. He will explain the use of the four clinically interlinked domains of minimum intervention oral care (MIOC) delivery, using phased personalised care pathways and how these could be implemented and remunerated through appropriate UDA claims. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: 

Core20PLUS5 is a national NHS England approach to support the reduction of health inequalities at both national and system level.

Every day you will treat patients suffering from health inequalities. This session will explain how health inequalities are being tackled and how this impacts on the oral healthcare you are delivering. Focusing on some of the Core20PLUS5 clinical areas (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, children and young people), learn what you too can do to combat inequalities for your patients. 

CPD Outcomes: B, C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Simon will outline practical tips that will enhance and improve your Endodontics outcomes, this will cover a range of aspects from primary and retreatment case selection through to restoration of the endodontically treated tooth.  

CPD Outcomes: A, B

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This CPD session will provide you with a summary and understanding of the core principles of managing safeguarding as a team in your clinical setting. You will learn: • Differences between Safeguarding and Welfare issues • the 6 safeguarding principles • the 6 Safeguarding R’s • The Intercollegiate Safeguarding document  

CPD Outcomes: C

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  Implant Practitioners seeking to advance their knowledge in minimal invasive treatment in the atrophied maxilla, full arch | half arch, no sinus lift, no bone graft. Help Practitioner appreciate the challenges of working in the atrophied maxilla and explore the possible alternatives. 

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This session focuses on the use of digital scanning and planning technologies in a prosthetically driven implant workflow using fully guided surgery.

CPD Outcomes: A, B, D

The Advancing Dental Care Review (2021) produced a blueprint for change for dental education. As part of delivering the subsequent Dental Education Reform Programme NHSE Workforce, Training and Education (WT&E), Midlands have created new leadership posts for primary care dentists and DCPs to support career development and inspire future leaders.

Learning Outcomes:  Following the session attendees will be able to
- explain the need for leadership opportunities for primary care dentists and DCPs
- outline the new leadership fellow posts in the Midlands
- recount the projects currently being undertaken by fellows in the Midlands

CPD Outcomes: C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  How to prepare a tooth for a ceramic veneer using a concise, structured approach to ensure participants leave with a solid understanding of the procedure, its purpose, and an understanding of the skills and equipment required. The session will emphasise hands-on practice utilising the electric speed increasing handpiece. 

CPD Outcomes: A, B, C, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes:  This lecture aims to equip participants with the skills to implement an orthorestorative workflow for consistent cosmetic outcomes, emphasizing comprehensive assessment and record-taking. Participants will learn to review and adjust clincheck plans efficiently for optimal results and develop effective communication skills to manage patient expectations effectively. 

CPD Outcomes: B, D

Overview/Learning Outcomes: Developing career opportunities for the dental team. Hear about what opportunities are available for you to enhance your leadership potential and learn new skills. Hear from leaders of the schemes and those who have participated and how their newfound skills have changed their careers.